Supplemental Carrier CapacityZero-Scratch / OEM Condition StandardPlant · Port · RDC · Rail-Gate PickupDelivery-Window CompliancePer-VIN Condition Reporting

OEM Transport · Factory · Port · RDC · Dealer

OEM Vehicle Transport — Supplemental Carrier Capacity for Finished Vehicle Logistics

Supplemental carrier capacity for finished vehicle logistics with a zero-scratch standard. Factory-to-dealership new vehicle delivery with plant, port, rail-gate, and RDC pickup coordinated against delivery-window compliance requirements.

Onboarded as a contracted supplemental carrier — not a retail broker. Programme-based capacity for peak delivery cycles, plant-launch ramps, port-of-entry surges, and RDC-to-dealer last-mile distribution.

Supplemental carrier capacity
Zero-scratch / OEM condition standard
Plant · Port · RDC · Rail-gate pickup
Delivery-window compliance
Per-VIN condition reporting
FMCSA licensed · MOTUS verified

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Enterprise inquiry · Programme-based capacity · Annual forecast contracts

OEM-Programme Service
FMCSA · MOTUS Verified
Plant · Port · RDC Pickup
Baltimore · Brunswick · Hueneme
Per-VIN Condition Reports

The basics

What Is OEM transport Car Shipping?

OEM vehicle transport — also known as finished vehicle logistics (FVL) — is the factory-to-dealership delivery of new vehicles from assembly plants, ports of entry (Baltimore, Brunswick, Port Hueneme), and regional distribution centres (RDCs) to dealer networks. CarShippers.ai operates in the supplemental carrier capacity segment: providing additional capacity when primary OEM transport contracts (Jack Cooper, Proficient, United Road) need support during peak delivery cycles, plant-launch ramp, port-of-entry surges, and RDC-to-dealer last-mile distribution. Every load runs to a zero-scratch / rail-gate condition standard with per-VIN condition documentation, delivery-window compliance, and API dispatch directly from your finished-vehicle logistics platform.

Factory · port · RDC → dealer. Zero-scratch standard. API dispatch. CarShippers.ai matches FMCSA-licensed carriers with transparent, expert-verified pricing.

Why CarShippers.ai

Why Choose CarShippers.ai for OEM transport?

Supplemental carrier capacity when you need it

Primary OEM transport contracts cover the baseline. We provide additional carrier capacity when you need it: peak delivery cycles, plant-launch ramp, port-of-entry surges, RDC-to-dealer last-mile distribution. Onboarded as a contracted supplemental carrier — not a retail broker.

Zero-scratch / rail-gate condition standard

Every load runs to the OEM condition standard used at rail gate exit: soft-strap loading, no chains on the frame, full per-VIN condition documentation at pickup and delivery. Designed for vehicles that have not yet had a customer interaction.

Plant, port, and RDC pickup logistics

Direct pickup at assembly plants, port-of-entry yards (Baltimore, Brunswick, Port Hueneme, and others), and regional distribution centres. Yard-access protocols, gate appointments, and EDI/manifest handling per OEM specification. Open and enclosed equipment available.

Delivery-window compliance and per-VIN reporting

OEM and dealer-group programmes require delivery-window compliance with measured KPIs. Every dispatch is window-tagged; on-time delivery rate is reported back per corridor and per VIN. API dispatch from your FVL platform; CSV upload for non-API customers. Consolidated delivery report with VIN-level detail.

— How it works

How OEM transport Car Shipping Works

Submit the dispatch via API, EDI, or CSV

VIN list, origin (plant / port / RDC), destination dealer, delivery window per VIN. API spec available for direct integration with FVL platforms; CSV upload supported for ad-hoc supplemental runs.

Carrier capacity confirmed against your window

Capacity is confirmed against your delivery-window requirement before dispatch. For peak-cycle and plant-launch runs, multiple carrier partners are coordinated under a single capacity commitment. Yard appointments and gate access scheduled per OEM protocol.

Dispatch with zero-scratch standard and per-VIN reporting

Pickup at plant, port, or RDC under OEM condition protocol. Soft-strap loading. Per-VIN condition report at pickup and delivery. Live status returned to your FVL platform via API. Consolidated delivery report issued per dispatch with VIN-level detail and on-time rate.

Most shipments take between 3–10 days depending on route distance, weather, traffic, and scheduling availability.

Transparent pricing

Negotiated supplemental-capacity rates per corridor and per OEM programme. Open and enclosed available at plant, port, and RDC origins.

OEM transport is contracted, not retail-quoted. Pricing is negotiated against forecasted volume, corridor mix, equipment type (open / enclosed), and on-time KPI commitment. Contact our OEM enterprise team for a programme proposal.

Example routes

Standard FVL — soft-strap, per-VIN reportPlant → dealer (open)Contracted per corridor

Baltimore · Brunswick · Port Hueneme yard accessPort → dealer (open)Contracted per corridor

Regional last-mile distributionRDC → dealer (open)Contracted per corridor

Premium / launch-edition / EV programmesPlant / port → dealer (enclosed)+30–50% over open

Plant launch · port surge · model-year changeoverPeak-cycle supplemental capacityProgramme-priced

What affects your exact price

Equipment type — open vs enclosed (premium / launch-edition models)
Origin type — plant, port, RDC, or rail gate (yard-access protocol differs)
Delivery-window tightness — same-day window prices higher than 3-day window
Corridor balance and forecasted volume against the annual programme
On-time KPI commitment level — standard vs premium SLA

Prices are typically highest during peak seasonal demand on popular corridors.

Compare

OEM Transport vs Dealership Delivery

OEM transport is the factory-to-dealership leg — before any customer has seen the vehicle. Dealership delivery is the dealer-to-consumer last-mile from a sold vehicle to the buyer's address.

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Ready to ship

Ready to Ship Your Vehicle?

Enterprise inquiry for OEM logistics teams, regional distribution managers, and dealer-group fleet logistics. Supplemental capacity contracted against your annual programme, API dispatch, zero-scratch standard, delivery-window KPI reporting.

Talk to our OEM enterprise team

Supplemental carrier capacity
Zero-scratch / OEM condition standard
Plant · Port · RDC pickup
Delivery-window compliance
API dispatch · per-VIN reporting

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About OEM transport

OEM vehicle transport — also called finished vehicle logistics (FVL) — is the delivery of new vehicles from assembly plants, ports of entry, and regional distribution centres (RDCs) to dealer networks. It is a B2B enterprise service contracted against an annual programme with per-corridor pricing, on-time KPIs, and per-VIN condition reporting. CarShippers.ai operates in the supplemental carrier capacity segment of this market.

Supplemental carrier capacity is additional transport capacity contracted on top of your primary OEM transport contracts (Jack Cooper, Proficient, United Road). It is used for peak delivery cycles, plant-launch ramp, port-of-entry surges, model-year changeover, and RDC-to-dealer last-mile distribution. CarShippers.ai is onboarded as a contracted supplemental carrier — not a retail broker — with the same condition standard, reporting, and API integration as primary partners.

Zero-scratch is the OEM condition standard for new vehicles transported before customer delivery, matching the condition recorded at rail-gate exit from the assembly plant. It includes soft-strap loading (no chains on the frame), per-VIN condition documentation at pickup and delivery, and operational protocols designed for vehicles that have not yet had any customer interaction.

We provide carrier capacity at the major US vehicle ports of entry, including Baltimore (Port of Baltimore), Brunswick (Colonel's Island), Port Hueneme, and others on a programme basis. Port-yard access protocols, gate appointments, and EDI/manifest handling are followed per OEM specification. Open and enclosed equipment are available at port origins.

CarShippers.ai provides a REST API specification and EDI integration for direct dispatch from your finished-vehicle logistics platform. Status changes in your platform trigger transport dispatch. Live carrier location and per-VIN condition reports are returned to your platform. CSV upload is supported for ad-hoc supplemental runs and for non-API customers. Integration support is included for contracted programmes.

Yes. OEM transport batches of 10 to 500+ vehicles are dispatched simultaneously to multiple dealership destinations. API dispatch or CSV upload provides VIN, origin, destination dealer, and delivery window per VIN. Condition reports are generated per VIN. A consolidated delivery report with VIN-level detail and on-time rate is issued per dispatch.

For businesses

Fleet & Dealer OEM transport Solutions

Programme-based supplemental carrier capacity contracted against your annual volume forecast. API/EDI dispatch, zero-scratch standard, port and plant yard access, per-VIN condition reporting, on-time KPI dashboard. Onboarded as a contracted supplemental carrier — not a retail broker.

Benefits

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